Liberia - recent days [Archive]

hood

07-28-2003, 11:12 PM

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=76013949@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

Two American Marines post the guard at the US Embassy in Monrovia 27 July 2003. Fighting erupted during the late afternoon near the embassy. The rebel Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) said it would not withdraw from the capital until peacekeepers deploy.

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Governmental troops rest around a fire in an abandoned building used as a headquarters on the front line 27 July 2003 in the outskirst of Monrovia. Liberian rebels today captured a strategic bridge in their battle for Monrovia as the US ambassador urged them to withdraw from the capital of the war-ravaged west African country. The rebels of Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) "have crossed the bridge already and they are on the offensive," General Benjamin Yeaten told AFP early Sunday. Government forces have been ordered to prevent the advancing rebels from opening a new eastern front in their assault on the capital, Yeaten said while rain continued to pound the capital, as it has for days.

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=76012407@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

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Government combatants patrol in Monrovia 26 July 2003. Liberian President Charles Taylor repeated his pledge to step down to end further bloodshed when an international peace-keeping force intervenes in the civil war. The Liberian capital has been wracked by an upsurge of fighting between loyalist forces and the rebel Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD), resulting in hundreds of civilian deaths.

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=76001978@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

Unfortunately 3/4 of the photos from Liberia show splattered people which I'm not going to post.

Seiyuuki

07-28-2003, 11:28 PM

What is that long rifle in the 5th and 6th picture? Sniper (There's no scope)?

How come the guy standing near the wall in the 6th picture is all professionally dress while everyone else is in T-shirt?

Trigger

07-29-2003, 04:06 AM

I saw the news yesterday and they had this very scene playing. By the looks of the shell cases on the floor, Ballcap looks like he shooting some kind of .50cal. Hopefully the gun experts around here will weigh in.

How come the guy standing near the wall in the 6th picture is all professionally dress while everyone else is in T-shirt?
Liberian Delta?

...go ahead, slap the s**t out of me... p-)

Jooglae

07-29-2003, 09:36 AM

What is that long rifle in the 5th and 6th picture? Sniper (There's no scope)?

I'm not sure what that rifle exactly is. But I have a strong guess.

I think it's the Panzerbuchse M39 anti-tank rifle, used by the Germans during WW2. It's calibered in 7.9mm special cartridge, about 162cm long, and weighs about 12.6kg. The rifle was manually loaded after each shot, and reportedly had a huge recoil.

<img src=http://ww2photo.mimerswell.com/vapen/d/antitank/05239.jpg>

By the way, these Liberian "government soldiers" really look ragtag and crappy....

Argyll

07-29-2003, 09:46 AM

Nah I think it's a .50 cal bolt action rifle of some sorts!
Think about availability of ammo etc!Rag tag bunch they maybe,but an AK in thier hands is just as dangerous as any regular soldier!

Jooglae

07-29-2003, 09:51 AM

Yeap.....Kalashnikovs in any person's hands would be lethal.....

Only if they would try to aim the damn gun.

Upfrontreporting

07-29-2003, 12:56 PM

Yup.. bullets in this conflict aren't aimed and send off with a "name" on it, here they are send off with a "to whom it may concern" stamped on it.

With regards to the.50 cal. sniper it looks like some sort of Eastern European design (but I'm no expert), Hungary, Bulgaria or Serbia!?
Anyways, a lot of the AK's used in the pictures out of Liberia are of
the Yugoslavian/Serbian variant. :o

martinexsquaddie

07-29-2003, 04:04 PM

your probably safe if there shooting at you :D
an Aid worker was interviewed on the radio saying monrovia was quiet only random Ak47 fire and the normal 14 year old soldiers on checkpoints
not the nine year olds the press had pictures of.
He was asked if maybe he had'nt been there a bit long if he thought that was normal :lol:
he was just waiting for the yanks to turn up and restore order :lol:

front

07-29-2003, 11:19 PM

Great pics yet again Hood... thanks.

I've never seen the rifle above in 5 aqnd 6 before either. It is a bolt action though...

The "Strictly Photos & Video" section of this board is hanging on in there. :-)

cheers

front

(Apologies for the "Dozen Green Berets" post of mine you moved out from here... I forgot that I was on the wrong forum for the post.)

cheers

front

hood

07-30-2003, 12:20 AM

:) it was a great article. I can't wait to see the various books that come out in another year about it.

khukuri

07-30-2003, 06:10 PM

Thinkh its picture 6 it either Fn Fal OR Fn Fnc

He219

07-30-2003, 09:03 PM

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030729/capt.1059500408.liberia_ny194.jpg

In this handout picture from the US Air Force, US Marines with the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) based out of U.S. Naval Air Station Rota, Spain provide security for a helicopter from the 56th Rescue Squadron, Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland as it lands at the U.S. Embassy in Liberia (news - web sites) on Monday, July 28, 2003. (AP Photo/U. S. Air Force, Technical Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)

http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/web/web_030721-F-6701P-018.jpg
Hi-Res (http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/photos/030721-F-6701P-018.jpg)

LUNGI, Sierra Leone -- Marines prepare to board an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter here July 21. The Marines are part of an antiterrorism security team augmenting security at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The helicopters are deployed form Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, as part of the 398th Air Expeditionary Group. The group provides recovery and emergency evacuation capabilities in Liberia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)

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Hi-Res (http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/photos/030728-F-6701P-027.jpg)

MONROVIA, Liberia -- An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter drops off Marines from the Southern European Task Force at the U.S. Embassy here July 28. The HH-60G is deployed from the 56th Rescue Squadron at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland. The 398th Air Expeditionary Group is currently in Sierra Leone to provide personnel recovery and emergency evacuation capability for the humanitarian assistance survey team and the fleet antiterrorism security team in Liberia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)

http://wwwi.*******.com/images/2003-07-30T164212Z_01_WAS63_RTRIDSP_2_LIBERIA-USA.jpg

In Lungi, Sierra Leone, Senior Airman Andrew Yost, a pararescueman with the 56th Rescue Squadron, Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, assists Georgette Kotee, a 6 year old American citizen, out of an HH-60G Pavehawk helicopter as she and others were evacuated from the U.S. Embassy in Liberia (news - web sites), July 28, 2003. The 398th Air Expeditionary Group is currently in Sierra Leone to provide personnel recovery and emergency evacuation capability for the HAST (Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team) and the FAST (Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team) in Liberia. Picture taken July 28, 2003. *******/U.S. Air Force/Justin D. Pyle NO SALES

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The Nigerian commander of a planned West African peacekeeping force for Liberia (news - web sites), General Festus Okonkwo (L), arrives in the Liberian capital Monrovia at the head of a reconnaissance mission on July 30, 2003. The team arrived in Liberia's besieged capital to prepare for the planned deployment of regional peacekeepers. *******/Luc Gnago

hood

07-30-2003, 09:24 PM

You managed to find the hi-res version of one that I couldn't. I've posted the rest I found in the 'marines in liberia' album under contemporary. I'd really love a hi-res version of the first one though. Doesn't seem to be around.

bluered12

07-31-2003, 06:20 AM

Upfrontreporting was right. The two pictures of the first postshow a Yugoslavian M93 .50 "Crna Strela" sniper rifle without magazine and scope.
.http://www.geocities.com/armiamk/Arm/M93.htm

I´ve only discovered few Yugoslavian Ak47 variants on the pictures from Liberia. Most Aks seem to be from Chinese origin. I even saw an old WW2 SVT rifle in use with the rebels

He219

07-31-2003, 11:05 AM

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31659_large.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31597_large.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030730/capt.1059571484.liberia_dkb102.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030731/capt.1059616426.liberia_calos102.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31782_large.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31909_large.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-32042_large.jpg

President Bush ( - ) ordered US troops into position off the coast of Liberia ( - ) Friday to support the arrival of a West African peacekeeping force, as renewed violence in the capital brought despairing pleas for American help. (UNHCR/J.Stejskal )

http://www.sacbee.com/24hour/world/story/952325p-6662557c.html

front

07-31-2003, 11:24 AM

Great pics He219.

Very ironic that one of the gentleman is wearing a "Peace & Reconciliation" sponsored T-Shirt.

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf/0/51b513c03d39f8fa85256d400052d10a?OpenDocument

http://zoki.freehomepage.com/images/crna3.jpg

More M-93 .50cal Crna Strela images here:

http://zoki.freehomepage.com/photo5.html

cheers

front

He219

07-31-2003, 12:10 PM

Hood wrote:
I'd really love a hi-res version of the first one though. Doesn't seem to be around.
Check Here (http://www.krtdirect.com/photos/preview/preview.htm?doc=KRT%2Fkrtphotoslive%2Fdocs%2F092%2F366)

p-)

Argyll

07-31-2003, 12:35 PM

That's a fair bit of expended ammo casings on the ground near the bridge!

Royal

07-31-2003, 12:43 PM

I agree with Front - Zastava M93 12.7mm sniper rifle.

Bitch to carry and kicks like a mule, but if you want stopping power...

Trigger

07-31-2003, 01:51 PM

nice necktie on the ah, soldier in the last pic.
Dressed to kill I guess ;)

kutter

07-31-2003, 01:56 PM

Anybody else notice something funny in the 5th pic from He219's post? How long do you think the guys been firing his AK without the top cover attached? Insane!

Steve Andrews

07-31-2003, 02:02 PM

Some truely mental soldiers here!!! Still, looks like they're having fun....

He219

07-31-2003, 02:39 PM

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-32052_large.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31992_large.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31421_large.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31783_large.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31653_large.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31415_large.jpg

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=385226

A Liberian government soldier guards the convoy containing the ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) Mission in Liberia (ECOMIL) team as they tour the Liberian capital Monrovia Thursday, July 31, 2003. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=385227

Operations Coordinator for the U.S. Defense Attache Office, Robert Ferguson, clears a path through the jubilant crowd that greeted the convoy containing the ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) Mission in Liberia (ECOMIL) team as they visited the U.S. Embassy in the Liberian capital Monrovia Thursday, July 31, 2003. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=385228

Nigerian Brig. Gen. Festus Okonkwo, left, who would oversee any West African deployment of peacekeepers, leaves the U.S. Embassy with U.S. Defense Attache Col. Sandusky, in the Liberian capital Monrovia Thursday, July 31, 2003. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Peacekeepers May Be in Liberia by Monday
West African Leaders Commit to Put Peace Force in Liberia by Monday; Taylor May Go Into Exile

The Associated Press (http://abcnews.go.com/wire/World/ap20030731_1055.html)

hood

07-31-2003, 02:53 PM

A friend of mine on another board had posted the following picture but added "touchdown" on the top. After he mentioned how white the guy's teeth were I couldn't let it slip so I added a little touch-up. Seizing a photoshop opportunity usually wins over me staying in good taste. :)

http://media.aixgaming.com/media/icantresist2.jpg

front

07-31-2003, 03:01 PM

I was wondering who the photographer was who took most of the images of the soldiers... seemed to be in a dangerous place, telephoto lens or not. I came across the name "Chris Hondros":

Contact sheet for some of the images here:

contact sheet at ***** Images (http://newsandsport.*****images.com/ms_gins/CFW/home.aspx)

Go to "current news" (top left), then look for "Liberian Conflict Between Government And Rebels Continues" and click on the more images link. Direct link asks for registration information...

The photographers site:

http://www.chrishondros.com/work_int_01.htm

Site includes some more images taken in Liberia (some brutal images):

http://www.chrishondros.com/work_int/liberia/0723/b.jpg

cheers

front

Gringo

07-31-2003, 03:04 PM

ROFL
some of these Liberians look like the folk u find at the funny farm.

He219

07-31-2003, 03:16 PM

Nice, front!

Hood, that's another classic one that belongs into it's own section along with Brenner's Suit ad....

;)

hood

07-31-2003, 03:20 PM

well the ***** image links is registered users only. i'll post some more from them later though.

burnt by the sun

07-31-2003, 04:18 PM

in the first two pics are they wearing the new MARPAT camo?

Vance

07-31-2003, 04:32 PM

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31415_large.jpg

HOOD, IT'S A MENTOS COMMERICAL WAITING TO HAPPEN.....

C'mon Hood, you know you want to. woot

kutter

07-31-2003, 04:57 PM

in the first two pics are they wearing the new MARPAT camo?

In the first pic it looks like both Marines are wearing the old woodland camo but in the second pic only the guy in the background is wearing MARPAT.

burnt by the sun

07-31-2003, 05:05 PM

He219

08-07-2003, 03:01 PM

Liberia, Class of 2003:

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030807/capt.sge.opf85.070803164757.photo02.default-384x253.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030807/capt.sge.oic18.060803220159.photo02.default-267x389.jpg

LURD (Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy) rebels pose for photographers with their guns in academic gowns in northeastern Monrovia. A US military liaison team arrived in Monrovia to pave the way for the possible deployment of US troops in war-torn Liberia (news - web sites)(AFP/Georges Gobet)

The Heroes Welcome:

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060273479.liberia_dkb101.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060270558.liberia_svz104.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060270116.liberia_svz101.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060270529.liberia_svz102.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060274467.liberia_lbr207.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060276536.liberia_dkb103.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060276635.liberia_dkb102.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030807/i/1060277362.3892322388.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030807/i/1060278311.3691003995.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030807/i/1060278331.3489726544.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030807/i/1060278674.4026654800.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030807/i/1060278928.3623977050.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060282200.liberia_dkb104.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060282198.liberia_dkb106.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030807/capt.sge.opv68.070803180057.photo00.default-389x261.jpg

West African peacekeepers on armored vehicles drive through Monrovia, August 7, 2003. Hundreds of thousands of Liberians cheered West African peacekeepers as they rumbled through the pockmarked capital on Thursday, in an explosion of joy on the streets that just last week formed a deadly frontline. *******/Juda Ngwenya

hood

08-07-2003, 03:10 PM

That class of 2003 set is incredible... as for the Nigerian peacekeepers, I'm really glad they're there and that more are on the way. I remember arguing at the very beginning of the flare up that African nations should send troops and it looks like they're holding up their end of their UN responsibility. What was humorous though, was the headline "8 Marines arrive in Liberia!". Apparently after the Iraq invasion, Marines have achieved a god-like reputation as one senator* was quoted as saying "I wasn't aware that more than that was necessary."

* The following statement is fiction.

Mortimer

08-07-2003, 11:28 PM

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060282198.liberia_dkb106.jpg

This picture was acually a picture of american soldiers in Bagdad...but its not...get it? rofl

usa320

08-07-2003, 11:47 PM

Your an ass.

:fork:

hood

08-08-2003, 12:12 AM

er... apparently that went over my head.

Mortimer

08-08-2003, 12:20 AM

yeah that one was a bit of a way out there.....

Ballistic

08-08-2003, 02:30 AM

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030807/capt.1060282198.liberia_dkb106.jpg

This picture was acually a picture of american soldiers in Bagdad...but its not...get it? rofl

You are not funny. Grow up. :bash:

Mortimer

08-08-2003, 03:06 AM

no wait...your really funny

front

08-08-2003, 08:33 AM

I guess you have to think about it a bit if you don't get it.

If you don't get it then best to stay quiet until you do get it.

cheers

front

Ballistic

08-08-2003, 08:34 AM

I guess you have to think about it a bit if you don't get it.

If you don't get it then best to stay quiet until you do get it.

cheers

front

Oh I get it, it's still not funny though.

front

08-08-2003, 09:10 AM

Okay ballistic. Let me present you the facts before you get all bent out of shape too much... hehe.

1) You did not mention in any post that you did not get it.

So I knew you got it.

2) You think it's not funny and you post that. For some reason you share your sense of humour and hope we'll get it.

I don't care. I get it, but I don't care.

3) My post was for some people, who, while not getting it, post publicly that they don't get it.

Not that it was funny or not.

It's like a group of guys standing around. One tells a joke. Some of the others laugh and one guy goes...

"I don't get it."

Usually people look askance at him, raise their eyes to heaven, shrug, shake their heads, and sigh. Or even start laughing again...

Ya see... not only did the guy not get it but he had to blurt it out too... for some reason. Instead of staying quiet.

Got it? :-)

cheers

front

Ballistic

08-08-2003, 09:15 AM

3) My post was for some people, who, while not getting it, post publicly that they don't get it.

Not that it was funny or not.

Hehe, not bent outta shape mate. ;) Thought you directed your response to me, so I felt obliged to reply in the way I did.....

Now that we have that cleared up, I'm gonna go have a few drinks. woot

Cheers.

He219

08-09-2003, 06:31 PM

Hood, I finally found that Hi-Res link you wanted for a photo from page one:

http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/thumbnails/thumb_030728-F-6701P-025.jpg

LUNGI, Sierra Leone -- Marines with the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team based out of U.S. Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, provide security for a HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 56th Rescue Squadron, Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland. The helicopter landed at the U.S. Embassy in Liberia, July 28, 2003. The 398th Air Expeditionary Group is currently in Sierra Leone to provide personnel recovery and emergency evacuation capability for the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team in Liberia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)

Hi-Res (http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/photos/030728-F-6701P-025.jpg)

Ballistic

08-10-2003, 01:05 AM

Nice pic. :)

front

08-10-2003, 12:42 PM

Thanks ballistic.

If we ever meet... I'm buying the pints. :-)

Good luck!

cheers

front

He219

08-10-2003, 05:56 PM

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=392567

South African troops set up near Liberian President Charles Taylor's official residence in the Liberian capital Monrovia, Sunday, Aug 10th, 2003. The troops have arrived to provide security for the expected visit of South African President Thabo Mbeki on Monday. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030809/capt.1060455134.liberia_dkb109.jpg

Government militia prepare to smoke a mixture of crack cocaine and cannabis, in the room where they live at the derelict Ducor Hotel in the Liberian capital Monrovia Saturday, Aug 9, 2003. Many feel that the frequently undisciplined government soldiers and militia, who have not been paid for months, could become a destabilising force if Liberian President Charles Taylor leaves the country. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030809/capt.1060459432.liberia_dkb108.jpg

Liberian President Charles Taylor waves to supporters after leaving a meeting where he bid farewell to party supporters at the party headquarters in the Liberian capital Monrovia, Saturday, Aug 9, 2003. Taylor is due to officially hand over power to his current Vice-President Moses Blah on Monday. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=392564

Liberian President Charles Taylor's personal Hummer H2 drives out of his presidential home in Monrovia on August 10, 2003. Taylor said in a farewell address that he was being forced into exile and hoped that one day he would return. Taylor, who holds barely a quarter of Liberia (news - web sites) and is under U.S. pressure to go, reiterated his pledge to hand over to Vice President Moses Blah on August 11, 2003. Photo by Juda Ngwenya/*******

usa320

08-10-2003, 10:29 PM

lol...thjat Hummer looks really whimpy... He might as well drive an Escalade or Expedition...

I never liked the H2...ive always been partial to the H1, and the HMVWW.

He219

08-11-2003, 06:34 AM

Yeah, the irony is that people are starving in the streets and are getting killed over him. His fighters, high on crack, were getting paid off - with what - one might ask. Now you see him leave in one of the BIGGEST imported SUV while he accuses the US of attempting to steel Liberia's Diamonds, Gold and natural resources. I wonder how much $$ he's taking with him.

I guess a Gold Caddie Escalade would be more Pimpin' though......

;)

HumanShield

08-11-2003, 02:03 PM

Is it me...or does Liberia look like its gonna turn into the next Somalia?
I mean look at it all, add it up.

Urban City
American Aid trying to help other aids

And many more, it just seems like its all gonna boil down to the "urban warfare" that was supposed to happen in iraq.

Idk maybe im as worried about it as i am because i plan on joining the Army Rangers. And there is one form of warfare that scares the crap out of me...Urban

He219

08-13-2003, 01:31 AM

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=393991

An American soldier who declined to be identified takes pictures at the strategic Free Port in Monrovia, Liberia, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003. Liberia's main rebel group has held Monrovia's port and surrounding districts since roughly July 19, cutting off aid and food to refugees and civilians on the government-held side of the city. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

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U.S. Ambassador to Liberia (news - web sites) John Blaney arrives at rebel offices in Monrovia, August 12, 2003. Liberian rebels pledged on Tuesday to pull out of the capital of the war-ruined West African country, a day after the flight into exile of ex-President Charles Taylor. *******/Juda Ngwenya

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=394051

U.S. Marines Sgt. Lapine, left, and Chief Warrant Officer Massey, stand guard in front of rebel fighters whilst an agreement for the rebels to leave the port is finalized in the Liberian capital Monrovia Tuesday, Aug 12, 2003. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030813/capt.sge.pxs62.130803041527.photo00.default-384x259.jpg

Colonel "Black Diamond" (C/with glasses) is flanked by her women bodyguards, members of the LURD (Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy) as they return from a patrol in Monrovia.(AFP/File/Georges Gobet)

ShotOver

08-13-2003, 08:42 AM

I know that new MARPAT is still being issued, but wouldnt you think the government would make a bigger effort to see all the Marines in Liberia be issued with MARPAT... :|

Trigger

08-13-2003, 01:15 PM

So I guess the uniform worn by the ladies above would be called what?
MALLPAT?

Guess?
Gap
or Old Navy?

:D

budanski

08-13-2003, 01:33 PM

Don't you mean MALLRATS? Seems more like SWAP-MEET ;)

Trigger

08-13-2003, 04:07 PM

Talk about 'Sistah Souljahs'

budanski, you're gonna smoke a turd in purgatory for that avatar
rofl rofl rofl woot rofl rofl rofl

ibstolidude

08-13-2003, 05:36 PM

that is some serious bargain shoppers right there..

hood

08-13-2003, 06:00 PM

HE219, you're the man.. one wall size poster coming right up. :lol:

Soldier who declined to be identified eh? :)

In addition to the 150 or more Marines in the quick-reaction force, smaller numbers of U.S. troops will perform other missions:

-- About a dozen Navy SEALs, the Sea-Air-Land forces that are the Navy's special operations troops, will search the waters of the Monrovia port to clear any obstacles to the arrival of ships carrying food aid. A preliminary search of those waters began Wednesday, and Schwartz said a more extensive search will be done when the Nigerian peacekeepers begin moving to the port.

He219

08-13-2003, 06:24 PM

So that's what 'he' was taking pictures of!! Nice one, Hood.

More from the bargain shoppe:

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=394651

A rebel woman soldier points her AK 47 automatic rifle at a suspected looter, in Free Port, Monrovia, Liberia, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=394655

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=394646

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=394656

A rebel woman soldier fires her AK 47 automatic rifle over the heads of suspected looters, in Free Port, Monrovia, Liberia, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003.(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Don't mess with her!

ibstolidude

08-13-2003, 06:27 PM

"half priced my ass, I'll show you half off!!! The sign said marked down 70%!"

hood

08-13-2003, 08:35 PM

"RESPECT MY AUTHORITAH!"

hood

08-13-2003, 08:39 PM

I know I'm going to hell for this one, but those last pictures look like some recent rap videos with her designer Levi's jeans and fashionable top... and oh yeah, an AK47.

"Today was a good day.... didn't even have to use my AK..." - Ice Cube

usa320

08-13-2003, 10:04 PM

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030813/capt.sge.pxs62.130803041527.photo00.default-384x259.jpg

Thats the Colonel????

rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl

Though the shades and the posse do make her look rather intimidating, though she probably cant shoot the broad side of a barn.

usa320

08-13-2003, 10:06 PM

Perhaps the reason the country is so poor is they spent too much money they didnt have on Fashionable clothing and expensive SUV's?

hood

08-13-2003, 10:39 PM

Sounds like a lot of people I've seen. Nothing beats the teenager working at McDonalds with the diamond studded bracelet with his name in large gawdy letters. But who am I to dictate priorities. :)

He219

08-14-2003, 12:51 PM

We're in...

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395403

U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit take up positions after being dropped off by helicopter at Robertsfield airport outside the Liberian capital Monrovia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, as part of a peacekeeping effort in the war-torn West African nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030814/capt.sge.qmr62.140803164136.photo00.default-261x384.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030814/capt.sge.qlj25.140803143701.photo02.default-384x240.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030814/i/1060871010.2953199652.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030814/i/1060866820.4161544238.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030814/i/1060858014.4093739089.jpg
That will take out those 'technicals'.....

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395410

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030814/i/1060857904.4093755473.jpg

U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit sit with their equipment, after arriving at Robertsfield airport outside the Liberian capital Monrovia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, as part of a peacekeeping effort in the war-torn West African nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395415

A U.S. Marine from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit keeps guard, as a second wave of helicopters arrive at Robertsfield airport outside the Liberian capital Monrovia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, as part of a peacekeeping effort in the war-torn West African nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395402

U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are met by the media as they arrive at Robertsfield airport outside the Liberian capital Monrovia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, as part of a peacekeeping effort in the war-torn West African nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395392

U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Robertsfield airport outside the Liberian capital Monrovia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, as part of a peacekeeping effort in the war-torn West African nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395395

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395504

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395503

People cheer as American soldiers arrive with West African Peace keeping soldiers, in rebel held territory Monrovia, Liberia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

[img]http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030814/capt.sge.qlj25.140803143701.photo00.default-384x275.jpg

US soldiers walk alongside members of the ECOMIL peacekeeping force. US troops arrived in Liberia (news - web sites) to assist the West African peacekeepers in securing Monrovia's rebel-held port.(AFP/File/Georges Gobet)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395413

A Nigerian peacekeeper, left, speaks to a U.S. Marine from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, after they arrived at Robertsfield airport outside the Liberian capital Monrovia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, as part of a peacekeeping effort in the war-torn West African nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395505

American soldiers stand talking with West Africa Peace keeping troops in the background, in Monrovia, Liberia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003. The city of Monrovia is seen in the background. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Seraphim

08-14-2003, 01:14 PM

A hi rez of this one would be nice.

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395392

He219

08-14-2003, 01:42 PM

Just don't mess with this chick.....

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-32896_large.jpg

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-32830_large.jpg

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395518

Thousands of people celebrate the arrival of soldiers of the West African peace keeping force in Monrovia, Liberia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

UCT_Sinasta: I'll keep my eyes peeled for a Hi-Res of the Helicoper landings.

He219

08-14-2003, 03:43 PM

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395606

A U.S. military helicopter lands at the port in the Liberian capital Monrovia Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, as part of a peacekeeping effort in the war-torn West African nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395632

Nigerian peacekeepers look on as U.S. marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, take over security at Robertsfield airport outside the Liberian capital Monrovia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, as part of a peacekeeping effort in the war-torn West African nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395633

A U.S. Marine from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit rushes past carrying equipment as he arrives at Robertsfield airport outside the Liberian capital Monrovia Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, as part of a peacekeeping effort in the war-torn West African nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030814/capt.sge.qnw06.140803185215.photo01.default-389x277.jpg

Nigerian soldiers of the ECOMIL force (West African peacekeeping force) take position in Monrovia's port. West African peacekeepers took control of Monrovia's port to allow food and desperately needed relief supplies into the Liberian capital as the new president traveled to Ghana for peace talks with rebel leaders.(AFP/Issouf Sanogo)

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030814/i/1060884856.3489751128.jpg
Big .50

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030814/i/1060884752.3959447641.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030814/i/1060883349.3758571624.jpg

In my last post, the picture of the soldier at the port with the com. and holding a painted M4, is that a SEAL? I wasn't sure because of the MARPAT. SEAL's are supposed to be operating at the port and I don't think FAST paint their weapons.....

ShotOver

08-15-2003, 10:59 AM

Could be mate.

I still don't understand the MARPAT issuing thing, since those men are being deployed you would think they get first preferance on getting the new MARPAT, and not some joe stationed back home... :|

Scrim

08-15-2003, 11:51 AM

Your not going to see a SEAL wearing MARPAT.
You know all the headquarter REMFS get all the good ****e first, and they've been issuing MARPAT in Boot camp for several months now, so all the boots have it as well. Its still going to be a while untill the rest of the fleet gets it, unless they bought it themselves...

Vance

08-16-2003, 11:28 AM

A hi rez of this one would be nice.

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=395392
Agreed, a Hi-Res would make my day.

He219

08-16-2003, 05:27 PM

FallenAngel

08-16-2003, 06:05 PM

Could the Marine at the harbor be part of the MEU's Recon detachment?

HumanShield

08-16-2003, 10:59 PM

Does anyone know where i could get a high res of the women with Ak's?
Thats too funny not to be a background :lol:

[AFSOC]

08-16-2003, 11:09 PM

You think its funny children in Africa are forced to be killers?

Fargin

08-17-2003, 06:27 AM

I saw something about these women on the news, something about they've become tired of being terroriced and raped.

Kriz

08-17-2003, 06:53 AM

I saw something about these women on the news, something about they've become tired of being terroriced and raped.
Yeah it was on teh tv here too, Taylo's forces used to rape most of the women (some even until they diede). So as a reaction lots of girls/women joined teh rebel forces.

kyote

08-17-2003, 06:29 PM

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=397283

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=397270

US marines patrol the Free Port on a boat in Monrovia, Liberia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003. About 200 marines landed in Liberia Thursday and are charged with aiding an eventual 3,250 person West African peace force meant to end 14 years of near constant strife in Liberia. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

He219 nice pics man! Got any more of these boats? I think this could be a Navy Special Boat Team. Someone said SEALs were sent here and if so, a SBT would probably would be going too. Think they were sent to clear the port of obstacles like they did on the Tigris for OIF. -kyote

SOG

08-17-2003, 08:58 PM

scary pictures, im feeling a bit more gratefull for anything and everything i have. sad state, hope it cleans up.

Trigger

08-18-2003, 03:00 PM

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-31415_large.jpg

You think its funny children in Africa are forced to be killers?

....forced.....riiiiiight..... :roll:

[AFSOC]

08-18-2003, 03:33 PM

Um....I hope you realized children in Africa are kidnapped by rebels and are taught an ideology which is not right.

So ignorant, you should go live in Africa and then see what its like.

usa320

08-18-2003, 03:44 PM

the women and children werent forced to fight for the rebels nor were they kidnapped- they chose to fight after getting sick of Taylor's bandits raping, looting and beating.

hood

08-18-2003, 04:19 PM

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=78027444@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=78027443@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=78020572@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=78020567@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=77950038@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=77950036@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=77950035@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=77950032@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=77950031@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

Trigger

08-18-2003, 06:05 PM

ESCOBAR um, theGHOST um, =75th=RANGER um... wrote:

So ignorant, you should go live in Africa and then see what its like.
Like you right? You've 'been there and done that' right?
...whatever dude. :roll:

http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/webphoto/web_030814-N-6204K-028.jpg
Aboard USS Iwo Jima (Aug. 14, 2003) -- Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) wait on the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima prior to boarding one of nine helicopters bound for Monrovia, Liberia. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group launched Marines assigned to the 26th MEU in support of peacekeeping efforts in the war-torn capitol of Monrovia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Apprentice Christian N. Knoell. (RELEASED)
http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/030814-N-6204K-028.jpg
hi res
http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/webphoto/web_030814-N-6204K-022.jpg
http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/030814-N-6204K-022.jpg
hi res
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http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/030814-N-6204K-031.jpg
hi res

HumanShield

08-18-2003, 06:16 PM

http://graphics.alacritude.com/s/ewrap01/getdoc_api.cgi?querydocid=77950031@urn:bigchalk:US;Lib&dtype=1~1~0~0&dinst=0~0&picture=yes

Is it me or does that marine's (in front) M16 have a weird paint job? It almost looks wood.

He219

08-18-2003, 06:21 PM

http://wwwi.*******.com/images/2003-08-18T184431Z_01_MON10D_RTRIDSP_2_LIBERIA.jpg

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398807

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398829

U.S. Navy (news - web sites) Seals land on the main beach in Monrovia, Liberia (news - web sites), Monday, Aug, 18, 2003, to the surprise of the local population. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398828

A U.S. Navy (news - web sites) Seal comes ashore on the main beach in Monrovia, Liberia (news - web sites), Monday, Aug, 18, 2003. 15 Seals landed to the surprise of the local population. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398830

U.S. Navy (news - web sites) Seals land on the main beach in Monrovia, Liberia (news - web sites), Monday, Aug, 18, 2003, to the surprise of the local population. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030818/i/1061232502.3624001618.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030818/i/1061232705.3422658646.jpg

A U.S. Marine from a warship anchored off Liberia's coast comes ashore to support West African peacekeepers already deployed on the ground, August 18, 2003. ECOMIL Forces have finished the first phase of the deployment to the Po River. About 1,000 troops have are now based in and around Monrovia. *******/Vasily Fedosenko

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030818/i/1061232613.3221332053.jpg

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398806

American Navy Seals landing on the main beach in Monrovia, Liberia, Monday, Aug. 18, 2003.The local population appeared excited and surprised when around 15 Navy Seals landed on the beach in Monrovia as they joined the peacekeeping effort.(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398805

http://wwwi.*******.com/images/2003-08-18T184655Z_01_MON15D_RTRIDSP_2_LIBERIA.jpg

A U.S. special forces soldier stands guard as others, from three warships anchored off Liberia's coast, come ashore on a beach in Monrovia's Mamba Point district, August 18, 2003. ECOMIL Forces have finished the first phase of the deployment to the Po River. About 1,000 troops have are now based in and around Monrovia. *******/Vasily Fedosenko

http://photo.worldnews.com/PhotoArchive//uploaded/uploaded-33080_large.jpg

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398752

American marines stand guard at Roberts International Airport in Monrovia, Liberia, Monday, Aug.18, 2003. Around 200 US troops are backing up a proposed 3,250 West African peackeepers hoping to ensure peace in the war ravaged country.(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398754

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398751

American marines listen to a brief by Captain Matthew Erickson from La Porte Indiana (right), in Roberts International Airport, in Monrovia, Liberia, Monday, Aug.18, 2003. Around 200 US troops are backing up a proposed 3,250 West African peackeepers hoping to restore peace in the war ravaged country.(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=398753

hood

08-18-2003, 07:51 PM

wow... first time navy seals have landed in full view of the public on a non-training excercise since probably somalia.

FallenAngel

08-18-2003, 08:23 PM

I wonder if the US Marine coming ashore with flippers in hand and the "special forces" soldier wearing MARPAT on the beach are Recon going in with a SEAL team?

Any thoughts?

EvanL

08-18-2003, 09:36 PM

I think the press just made a mistake. Hes obviously a Marine grunt just there for securing the perimetre. Look at the plastic straps he has.

Seiyuuki

08-18-2003, 11:38 PM

If Liberia prove to be a successful peace-keeping mission...what are the chance that other prominent developed countries in Africa will intervene in a peace-keeping manner in other African nations that are torn by war or just plain poor and ravage and in need of desperate help?

SOG

08-18-2003, 11:54 PM

anyone know why the seals landed in plain view of the public? i saw the live footage today on local news and the locals didnt look surpised. they were lined on the beach allong with camera men etc. this reminds me of the gulf war 1 landing with lots of people there. did they go on to secure something? was it a show of force or a feign? were they just making sure nothing was bad there as more would come that route?

Fargin

08-19-2003, 12:34 AM

the women and children werent forced to fight for the rebels nor were they kidnapped- they chose to fight after getting sick of Taylor's bandits raping, looting and beating.

....forced.....riiiiiight..... :roll:

Right.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/1867248.stm

http://www.msnbc.com/news/945577.asp

hood

08-19-2003, 11:21 AM

You never know if the journalists are wrong by accident, or if they're feebily covering up the presense of special operations people. The captions for these photos said that all these guys are marines.

http://media.militaryphotos.net/photos/albums/Navy_Special_Warfare_in_Liberia/aaj.jpg

http://media.militaryphotos.net/photos/albums/Navy_Special_Warfare_in_Liberia/aan.jpg

http://media.militaryphotos.net/photos/albums/Navy_Special_Warfare_in_Liberia/aao.jpg

He219

08-19-2003, 11:57 AM

Sightings (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1802&ncid=1802&e=3&u=/washpost/20030819/ts_washpost/a8306_2003aug18) of U.S. troops continued to draw crowds. Navy SEALs waded onto the beach adjoining the U.S. Embassy today, waving cheerily at applauding Liberians and going about routine business in a high-profile way.

"Would you help us move the people from the beach so we can survey it for you?" one SEAL asked a Liberian man.

The SEAL wore a floppy hat soaked from the slog ashore and a pair of rubber flippers on his back. He declined to give his name or rank but explained that the mission was to note depths and obstacles for any possible amphibious landing by the 2,100 U.S. Marines who remain aboard the USS Iwo Jima and two other U.S. warships offshore.

"If they need to support any other forces here, we can tell them what the beach here is like," he said.

Royal

08-19-2003, 12:23 PM

Seiyuuki

08-19-2003, 01:51 PM

Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Angola, Togo, Burundi, Guinea, Central African Republic...

Trigger

08-19-2003, 03:30 PM

@Fargin: Good post. I was aware of the child soldier situation but I was referring to the picture I referenced.

FallenAngel

08-19-2003, 03:51 PM

Hood- in your middle picture (#2) the SEAL behind the first (the one pointing) has a QCB variant M4 ;)

usa320

08-19-2003, 05:01 PM

http://media.militaryphotos.net/photos/albums/Navy_Special_Warfare_in_Liberia/aaj.jpg

Bah! THats obviously a screen grab from "Tears Of The Sun" rofl

INdeed, why would they have CQB weapons in that kind of environment...perhaps peacekeeping and charting a beach isnt the only thing they plan to do in Liberia?

hood

08-19-2003, 05:03 PM

"I mean you no harm! Although I am from another planet, I think we can co-exist peacefully!"

Trigger

08-19-2003, 05:23 PM

"Just raise ya hands in tha air, and wave 'em like ya just don't care..." :D

hood

08-19-2003, 05:28 PM

"I am a Navy SEAL! You will learn to worship me, like many internet web sites!"

Argyll

08-19-2003, 06:10 PM

"You put your right arm in,your right arm out....................." rofl

Fargin

08-19-2003, 07:18 PM

"I bought my outfit at Airsoft-central.com, we play every weekend."

Actually I think it's the international handsignal for: You better keep your distance, or else...

usa320

08-20-2003, 12:25 AM

If thats the case he must post here.

rofl

He219

08-20-2003, 03:52 PM

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=399983

A US Marine from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit searches a building in Monrovia, Liberia, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Better view of the 'Dome' below...
http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=399982

A US Marine, who did not want to be identified, from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit looks on as people cross the New Bridge in Monrovia, Liberia, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=400124

Bubajalo Mohammed of the Nigerian army points out a LURD or Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy checkpoint situated on the other side of the bridge to US marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, at Po river near Monrovia, Wednesday Aug. 20, 2003. Marines from the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit visited the Po river bridge, the official ceasefire line. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=400123

A LURD or Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy fighter walks by a US marine and a West African peacekeeper at a LURD checkpoint on the Po River near Monrovia, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003. Marines from the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit visited the Po river bridge, the official ceasefire line. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

Nice Ride! Is that the new Daimer-Benz 240 GD FAV?
http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=400117

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=400122

LURD (Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy) fighters, one in wig, smiles at passing marines at Po river near Monrovia, Wednesday Aug. 20, 2003. Marines from the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit visited the Po river bridge, the official ceasefire line. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=400121

A US marine, who did not want to be identified,gets his photo taken with AK-47s left behind by LURD or Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy fighters as they entered the gun-free zone, at Po river near Monrovia, Wednesday Aug. 20, 2003. Marines from the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit visited the Po river bridge, the official ceasefire line. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=400120

A US marine, who did not want to be identified, looks at AK-47 magazines and knives left behind by LURD or Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy fighters as they entered the gun-free zone, at Po river near Monrovia, Wednesday Aug. 20, 2003. Marines from the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit visited the Po river bridge, the official ceasefire line. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=400118

US marines from the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit are escorted by West African peacekeepers as they visit a LURD or Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy check-point, at Po river near Monrovia, Wednesday Aug. 20, 2003. Marines from the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit visited the Po river bridge, the official ceasefire line. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

hood

08-20-2003, 04:04 PM

Why does that "Marine who didn't want to be identified" not seem to be like a Marine?

Herrmannek

08-20-2003, 04:09 PM

Marine who didn't want to be identified
Stands face toward camera on every pic? Maybe this is his real name, indian origins?

FallenAngel

08-20-2003, 04:09 PM

maybe he isn't a Marine. ;)

hood

08-20-2003, 04:13 PM

or Force Reconaissance which HE219 mentioned.. probably right.

ScoutSniper85

08-20-2003, 05:03 PM

A US Marine, who did not want to be identified, from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit looks on as people cross the New Bridge in Monrovia, Liberia, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

I Would say Force Reconaissance because it appears that he is wearing FSBE wich FR is only issued.

...

08-20-2003, 05:55 PM

Or maybe he just doesn't want some prick to look his name up and call his wife to tell her he died in Liberia.

usa320

08-21-2003, 09:59 PM

maybe.

But probably force recon. Possibly a member of the new FAST team?

I know ther have been shots of folks in Liberia who are OBVIOUSLY not marines (read: Army special forces)

SABER 2-3

08-23-2003, 06:28 AM

Or maybe he just doesn't want some prick to look his name up and call his wife to tell her he died in Liberia.

Amen Brother. Could be because he chooses to follow his orders to not talk to the press and to never give any personal info to anyone w/o a clearance and need to know.

He219

08-25-2003, 10:19 AM

We're Out!

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=403290

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=403275

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=403273

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=403274

American marines airlift a vehicle back to their boat at Roberts International Airport in Monrovia, Liberia, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003. A 150-strong U.S. Marine fighting force pulled back to warships off Liberia Sunday, ending significant American military deployment on the ground after 11 days. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Now that's what I call an Exit Strategy.....